CFP: VII Eurasian Research on Modern China and Eurasia Conference, December 4-5, 2026
Call for papers
Academic Conference: Eurasian Research on Modern China and Eurasia, Yerevan, Armenia
Conference Theme
Foreign Affairs and Balance of Power in Asia
Dates: December 4-5, 2026
This year’s conference will focus on evolving dynamics in foreign affairs, economics and balance of power in Asia, with particular attention to shifts in balance of power, geopolitical, geoeconomic, Multipolar World Order 2.0, high tech and military power developments, transportation infrastructure, the role of energy resources, and strategies of regional states. Contributions are welcome from a wide range of disciplinary perspectives addressing developments in:
- East Asia
- Central Asia
- South Asia
- Southeast Asia
- Middle East
- South and North Caucasus
- North Asia
- Northeast Asia
Scope and Topics
- Balance of power in Asia
- Geostrategies of Asian states
- Multipolarity in Asia
- Military capabilities and defense development in Asia
- Artificial intelligence and high-tech industries in Asian states
- Transportation infrastructure, energy corridors, and oil and gas pipelines in Asia
- Geoeconomic interconnectivity projects in Asia
- Competition among great, middle, and small powers in Asia
- Regional integration and fragmentation in Asia
- Bilateral relations among Asian states
- Multilateral relations and institutions in Asia
- Asian International Organisations
Important Note
We also more than welcome topics about political, economic, cultural relations between European and Asian countries, interdisciplinary research on China and Eurasia, theoretical research on balance of power in Eurasian continent, geopolitics, geoeconomics, etc.
The VII Eurasian Research on Modern China and Eurasia conference offers a platform to stand as a member of the Eurasian Continent Research Association, establish an academic network, exchange research ideas, submit chapters and books for consideration for publishing at the Routledge Research in Eurasian Book Series, compare perspectives and methodologies, and promote interdisciplinary dialogue.
Conference Attendance Fees
For Global Partners of the Eurasian Continent Research Association (Applicants wishing to benefit from the Global Partner conference rates should obtain Global Partnership prior to abstract submission. For standing a partner of Eurasian Continent Research Association please click ):
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- Individual Global Partners attendance Fee: $80 USD
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- Family Global Partners (scholar couple) Attendance Fees: $90 USD
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- Global Partners may pay their attendance fee up to 7 days before the conference, subject to abstract acceptance. No separate abstract submission fee is required for members.
- All fees are non-refundable and cover participation, food, materials, and administrative costs.
For Non-Global Partners:
- Non-Global Partner abstract processing and commitment fee: $70 USD
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- If accepted, conference participation Fee: $200 USD (payable 15 days before the conference)
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- All fees are non-refundable. The abstract fee helps discourage spam, ensure serious participation, and cover administrative costs.
Organizers
“China-Eurasia” Council for Political and Strategic Research, Foundation, in cooperation with the Routledge Research in Eurasian Geopolitics Book Series and Eurasian Continent Research Association.
With a legacy of six successful editions held in Yerevan (2018, 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2025), our Conference has united international scholars, diplomats, and thinkers, propelling us to delve deeper into the dynamics that define our ever-evolving world.
As a result of the previous conferences (2018-2019), we united team, and in 2020, we prepared China and Eurasia: Rethinking Cooperation and Contradictions in the Era of Changing World Order book (Ed. Mher Sahakyan and Heinz Gärtner), which Routledge published in September 2021. It is indexed in the Web of Science and Scopus.
After the 2021 conference, we united a new team. On March 31, 2023, Routledge published the book China and Eurasian Powers in a Multipolar World Order 2.0: Security, Diplomacy, Economy and Cyberspace (Ed. Mher Sahakyan). It is indexed in the Web of Science.
After the 2022 Conference, our international team worked on the Routledge Handbook of Chinese and Eurasian International Relations (Ed. Mher Sahakyan), which Routledge published in 2024. It is indexed in the Web of Science and Scopus.
After the 2023 Conference, our international team worked on the Routledge Handbook of China’s Belt and Road Initiative in Eurasia (Ed. Mher Sahakyan and Kevin Lo), which Routledge published in 2025. It is indexed in the Scopus.
The participants will present their research during thematic panels. Each speaker will deliver a paper in English.
Who can apply?
Please note that it is an academic conference, and non-academic applicants will be rejected. PhD students and candidates are more than welcome.
Practical arrangements:
VII China and Eurasia Conference will be held in person. Participants need to cover their air tickets and accommodation in Yerevan.
Registration details and schedule
1. Submission Procedure
All abstracts must be submitted via the Oxford Abstracts online submission system.
Please create an account and upload your paper title , abstract (up to 300 words), and short academic biography (150 words) by November 15, 2026.
Submissions sent by email will not be considered.
Submission link: https://app.oxfordabstracts.com/stages/81718/submitter
2. Panel proposals are also welcome and should be sent to the organisers through the same system, following the same standards and deadlines.
3. After the conference, we intend to review, edit, and publish the best works as chapters in a Handbook or edited volume dedicated to International Affairs and Balance of Power in Asia. Invited speakers of the Conference can send their final abstracts (300 words) and short bios for the book project before January 30, 2027, and full papers for peer review in English (up to 6000-7000 words) before August 15, 2027. The author must declare that the submitted chapter is original, has not been published elsewhere, or will not be republished. Please check International standards for authors.
4. Authors are also welcome to submit their book proposals for the Routledge Research in Eurasian Geopolitics Book Series and, during the conference, introduce their book projects. For more, please click.
5. The selected participants will be notified about the organizing committee’s decision after the review. Selected speakers will have 12 minutes to present their papers.
Please use The Chicago style (only the version in this link) https://www.chicagomanualofstyle.org/tools_citationguide/citation-guide-2.html#cg-videos
6. Membership and conference fees do not guarantee publication; all editorial decisions are merit-based.
Mentorship and Early Career Support
As part of its commitment to supporting early-career scholars, the Conference and the Eurasian Continent Research Association offer limited mentorship opportunities for PhD students and early-career researchers. Selected participants may have the opportunity to receive informal, non-binding feedback from senior scholars on polished, near-final versions of their papers prior to submission for consideration for publication. Participation in mentorship activities is optional, subject to availability, and does not guarantee acceptance or publication.
Schedule and location
China-Eurasia Council for Political and Strategic Research, Yerevan, Armenia (In person, detailed information will be provided to invited speakers).
Visa requirements for foreigners
Dates: 4-5 December 2026.
Deadline for submission of Abstracts for Conference: before November 15 2026.
Deadline for submission of Abstracts for Handbook: before January 30, 2027.
Deadline for submission of Chapters for Handbook: before August 15, 2027.
Attendance as an audience member
This event is strictly by invitation and ticket only. Invitations and tickets are non-transferable.
If you would like to register or have any questions, please contact us at info@chinastan.org.
Admission is free for members of ECRA. Each speaker may bring one family member free of charge. For all other attendees, the ticket price is USD 120. When expressing your interest in attending, please include your affiliation and a brief statement of interest. Our team will review your request and, if approved, provide further instructions.
Advisory Board:
Dr Mher Sahakyan, Founding Director and Senior Researcher, China-Eurasia Council for Political and Strategic Research, Armenia. Founding Editor, Routledge Research in Eurasian Geopolitics book series.
Professor Zheng Yuntian, Director, World Socialism Institute, and assistant director of BRI research centre, Renmin University of China, PRC.
Dr Matthieu Grandpierron, Head, Political Science Department, Associate Professor, Post-doctoral Fellow, ICES Vendée Catholic University, France.
Dr Paulo Afonso B. Duarte, Lusófona University and Minho University, Portugal.
Dr Maximilian Ohle, Visiting lecturer, ICES Vendée Catholic University.
Dr Jessica Neafie, Nazarbayev University.
Dr Tugrul Keskin, Cappadocia University, Turkey.
Dr Tamas Dudlak, University of Pécs, Hungary.
Professor Houman Sadri , University of Central Florida and Educational Director of the Information and Policy Analysis Center, USA.
Dr Bin Ma, Deputy Director of the Center for SCO Studies, Fudan University, PRC.
Dr Alexander Korolev, Deputy Head of Eurasian Sector, Higher School of Economics, Russia.
Dr Mahesh Ranjan Debata, Director, UGC Area Studies, Center for Inner Asian Studies, School of International Studies, Jawaharlal Nehru University, India.
Dr Anahit Parzyan, Advisory Board Member, China-Eurasia Council for Political and Strategic Research, Armenia.
Proffessor Suha Atature, Gedik University, Turkey.
Dr Giorgio Caridi, E-Campus University, Italy.
Dr Vakhtang Charaia, Director, Center for Analysis and Forecasting at Tbilisi State University, Georgia.
Dr Brian Wong, Assistant Professor of Philosophy, University of Hong Kong, PRC.
Dr Srinivas Junuguru, Woxsen University, India.
For Sponsors
Eurasian Research on Modern China and Eurasia conference is an independent platform where scholars from different states discuss and analyze the future of the Eurasian continent and relations between Eurasian states and China. The organization of this Conference in Armenia increasingly relies on the support of like-minded organizations and individuals. Thank you for your help.
Golden Sponsor
5 million AMD
Silver Sponsor
3,5 million AMD
Bronze Sponsor
1,5 million AMD
If you are interested in contributing, please contact us at info@chinastan.org, and we will provide information in detail about bank account and about the promotion of your company during VII Eurasian Research on Modern China and Eurasia Conference through its publications and sources. The call for sponsors will be closed on November 10, 2026.
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